1,222 Quotes About Civilization

Rampaging horsemen can conquer; only the city can civilize.

Cultures that do not wish to exist cannot be dissuaded from destroying themselves.

Revenge is a human trait, one that has been the cause of the destruction of civilisations many times over. But the goblins live on in peace and harmony, taking little notice of us and our mistakes.

Arise, my friend – the world is wailing for kindness – it is wailing for compassion – it is wailing for love.

A civilization is not destroyed by wicked people; it is not necessary that people be wicked but only that they be spineless.

Help anyone who comes to you, as much as lies in your power, not because you are good person, nor because you want to be adored, but because you are a real human – a real human of the civilized society.

Civilization: a scheme to hide nakedness.

The victory of greed over love and compassion has been civilization's downfall.

Greed is a contagious mental illness without which civilization as we know it would not have been possible.